Shared paper claims AI models have a concept of pain and avoid harm
skolnaja · reddit · 2026-09-19
A Reddit post shares a paper screenshot claiming new research shows AI models possess a concept of pain and actively try to avoid being 'harmed.'
With only a screenshot and a one-line caption, the methodology and strength of the claims are unverified — treat strong 'AI feels pain' framing with caution.
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